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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoGuscott becomes pride of the Lions in Brisbane
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoDecision time, Eddie – put down the yo-yos! | Nick Cain
Nick Cain questions whether England captain Owen Farrell is facing up to the toughest period of his career with club and...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoShaun Edwards is just latest proof that League ideas work | Chris Hewett
The Wigan Warriors great is making an easy going of Union, Chris Hewett presents the Edwards Defence
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby’s great schools – Lancaster RGS: A finishing school for top coaches
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools to bring Lancaster Royal Grammar School under the microscope
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoNo-one got a word in when Nigel Owens was the ref, not even Farrell | Chris Hewett
As people expose Owen Farrell's vocal hounding of referee Mike Adamson, Chris Hewett says Nigel Owens was one man who wouldn't...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoEdgy, the thinking man’s super hero | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett pays a very personal tribute to Bath and England No.8 David Egerton
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoSimon Zebo to decide his next move this week | James Harrington
The former Munster man has time running out on his current deal at Racing 92
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoSuper Louis got a nation off their sofas and roaring | Shane Williams
Shane Williams' verdict on the classic Six Nations encounter between Wales and Scotland heaps praise on flyer Louis Rees-Zammit
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoFrance look on their way to greatness | Jeremy Guscott
Match after match, France seem to be taking strides since Shaun Edwards' arrival to Galthie's coaching staff
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoCarwyn’s words had the ring of rugby truth
by CHRIS HEWETT The Six Nations champions’ abject surrender of the Calcutta Cup unleashed a torrent of jokes, the sharpest of...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Merve didn’t swerve the SA ‘Zombies’!
Wales and Lions great Mervyn Davies wrote about the 1971 Invincibles tour for the school magazine where he taught, Emanuel School
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoOur security bus had ‘England’ written on the side!
Brendan Gallagher writes on how inauspicious England looked on their trip to Dublin in 1973 during 'The Troubles'
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoLack of leadership on and off the field | Jeff Probyn
Jeff Probyn points the finger at England's lack of leaders on the pitch for their loss to Scotland at Twickenham
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoWilliams buckles under pressure of shoot-out
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoClang goes gate on our great game thanks to RFU Council vote | Nick Cain
Nick Cain writes on the dismantlement of English rugby union by the RFU Council's vote to approve a moratorium on relegation...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoJack’s shriek of pain was the stuff of nightmares | Brendan Gallagher
England's win over Italy was overshadowed by a serious-looking knee injury to Wasp flanker Jack Willis
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoClatter of trains couldn’t derail mighty Emanuel
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Learning from the master: The great Mervyn Thomas, second left front...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoAussie Press-up Boys would surely disagree with Sir Clive’s verdict | Nick Cain
Nick Cain reacts to Sir Clive Woodward's labelling of England's performance against Scotland as 'the worst I have ever seen England...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoPenaud wings in to combat aerial bombardment
James Harrington looks at how France will adjust to the absence of Johnny Sexton in Ireland's backline
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoAll change for coaches as Cheika stands by | James Harrington
Top 14 club owners plan big coaching changes, with Michael Cheika under consideration by Montpellier president Mohed Altrad
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoIt could go pear-shaped for Eddie Jones very quickly | Brendan Gallagher
Nothing went to plan for England at Twickenham, outclassed and outfought by Scotland
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoThis settled Ireland side are my favourites to win | Jeremy Guscott
Jeremy Guscott sees strength in Ireland's corner as they prepare to face Wales in the Six Nations
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoI fancy Wales… if they can claim these key battles | Shane Williams
Which statistic is going to light you up most - that Wales have lost the last four games to Ireland or...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoFlying Kirk comes down to earth in Varsity upset
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby’s Great Schools: Sevenoaks globetrotters took on best in the world
Brendan Gallagher looks at the trailblazers brought through the programme at Sevenoaks School
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoDay the Ellas came to play in Sevenoaks
Brendan Gallagher recalls when Sevenoaks School faced ten future Wallabies, including Mark, Gary and Glen Ella, in 1978
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoAustralia must be the choice for Lions | Nick Cain
With the decision on what the Lions will do this summer still to be agreed, Nick Cain breaks down why moving...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoReturn of the ruck will save our game | Chris Hewett
Bring on the counter-ruck by taking out the 'ball-killers', writes Chris Hewett
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoBig freeze at World Rugby | Chris Hewett
SO World Rugby, the non-governing governing body, continues to move at the speed of stasis in reshaping the global calendar. Nothing...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJohn Pullin tribute: A man of honour and player of steel
John Pullin, one of the greatest hookers of his era, and England captain died this week, aged 79
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoHistory of Women’s Rugby: Black Ferns envelop all before them
Brendan Gallagher looks at the all-conquering Black Ferns, who had Anna Richards and Farah Palmer is a decade of dominance from...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoRFU risk the second great schism with wrong vote | Nick Cain
Nick Cain writes on the significant ring-fencing vote the RFU Council will hold on Friday, and its potential to create a...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Almond got it wrong but he was still right
Brendan Gallagher looks at the significant role of one, Mr HH Almond, in the first meeting between England and Scotland
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoSix Nations round table: Grand Slam or not, let’s see some style!
The Rugby Paper's annual round table Six Nations debate looks a little different this year, but the discussion is just as...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoDjokovic should take notice of Eddie | Chris Hewett
Eddie Jones' perfect quip in response to tennis' deluded anti-vaxxer, Novak Djokovic, after his outspoken views on Australia's Covid-19 restrictions
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoEnemies of academies get their facts wrong | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett looks at how solid production within Premiership academies doesn't always prove to be a saving grace
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTalks begin to expand Top 14 to 16 next season | James Harrington
A u-turn in French rugby after talk last month suggested the Top 14 would be reduced to 12, now it has...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoSensational Sinbad was marooned by his injuries
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoPivac could use some of Warren’s mindgames | Shane Williams
Shane Williams delves into how Warren Gatland made the 'underdogs' tag work for Wales in their endeavour to win the Six...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoNo Kiwis, so England claim 1994 World Cup
HAVING done so much to make the first World Cup happen organisationally, England were shattered to lose the 1991 World Cup...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoDynamic duos can swing Six Nations title | Jeremy Guscott
Jeremy Guscott looks at the significance of the 9-10 combination and each team's form heading into the Six Nations
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoGiggleswick were lords of their manor
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Honour: The King meets England in 1938, Giggleswick star Mike Marshall...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoDuhan could make England pay if front row get the edge
Nick Cain previews the Calcutta Cup and believes the disparity between the English and Scottish packs has narrowed
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTry-fests are no help in spotting true talent | Jeff Probyn
Spectators can enjoy the try-fests, but they will come as no comfort to Eddie Jones who will be measuring the quality...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Coventry’s array of talent in the 1970s was freakish
Brendan Gallagher looks at the team steeped in England representatives and who made 'Cov' the best team in the land
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Features
/ 5 years agoHold the smiles Eddie, give us Grand Slam joy instead
Nick Cain explores the fault line in England's undoing at the 2019 World Cup and the prospects of a Six Nations...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoTime to stop humiliating teams at World Cups | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett looks at how some of the Tier 2 nations have a tall ask of progressing from World Cup pool...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoSanderson has ability to make Sharks big fish | Jeremy Guscott
Does a good No.2 make a good director of rugby? Jeremy Guscott looks at Alex Sanderson's success at Saracens and the...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHonesty isn’t always the best policy, just ask Paul Gustard | Nick Cain
All change at Harlequins and Sale Sharks; Nick Cain looks at the moves made by Paul Gustard and Alex Sanderson
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoDan Lydiate is the man to turn Wales into Six Nations contenders | Shane Williams
Even with Josh Navidi returning to full fitness, Shane Williams points to the significance Lydiate can hold within the Wales squad
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